Levenson Foundation
Levenson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $20.
Levenson Foundation at a glance
In short: Levenson Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $7,500
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $10,355
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (67% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Levenson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Urban Survivors Union ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Survivors Union Greensboro, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| HRH413 Florence, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,355 | $188,347 | $190,714 | $15,000 | 2 | $20 | $426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Levenson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $426 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Levenson Foundation is led by Ben Levenson, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ben Levenson
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jonathan Levenson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Levenson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jamie Loera
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Penny Brewer
Secretary & CFO
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Levenson Foundation
How much does Levenson Foundation give each year?
Levenson Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Levenson Foundation?
Levenson Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $188K.
Where does Levenson Foundation operate?
Levenson Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, North Carolina.
How much is Levenson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Levenson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $426 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Levenson Foundation's EIN?
Levenson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4755258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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